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McMorrow Suspends Senate Bid Ahead Of August Primary

PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2026, 5:11 PM ET

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Right 14%

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Lansing, Mich. Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow announced Sunday that she suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Gary Peters, posting on X to thank volunteers and staff after polling showed her support at 6% in a June 16 survey by Mitchell Research & Communications. Her departure leaves two Democrats, Congresswoman Haley Stevens and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed, vying for the nomination ahead of the Aug. 4 primary; Republicans have an uncontested Mike Rogers, who has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump, and the outcome will determine the parties' general-election nominees.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

June 16: Mitchell Research & Communications poll reports McMorrow at 6% support.
Sunday (announcement): Mallory McMorrow posts on X that she is suspending her Senate campaign.
Immediately after: McMorrow thanks volunteers, notes campaign ran with zero corporate PAC dollars.
Post-withdrawal: Remaining Democratic candidates are Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed; El-Sayed noted as backed by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez.
Republican update and next milestone: Mike Rogers runs unopposed with Trump's endorsement; Michigan primary scheduled for Aug. 4.

News Intelligence

Mallory McMorrow's exit reshapes the Michigan Senate race. It narrows the Democratic field to Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. If you're a Michigan voter, you'll be choosing between them and Republican Mike Rogers on Aug.
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Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6

Who Benefited

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed stand to benefit from McMorrow's withdrawal by consolidating Democratic primary voters and campaign resources ahead of Michigan's August 4 primary.

Who Impacted

Mallory McMorrow, her campaign staff, and contributors lost an active path to the Democratic nomination when she suspended her campaign.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 86%, Right 14%

Who Benefited

Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed stand to benefit from McMorrow's withdrawal by consolidating Democratic primary voters and campaign resources ahead of Michigan's August 4 primary.

Who Impacted

Mallory McMorrow, her campaign staff, and contributors lost an active path to the Democratic nomination when she suspended her campaign.